Drivers will drive their own vehicle during the practical components of this course (must be registered and subject to basic safety checks). All practical components are conducted at suburban traffic speeds and all relevant road laws must be adhered to at all times. There is no risk of damage to the vehicle if all instructions are followed.

All participants will be presented with a Certificate of Achievement for attending the course.

Knowledge Covered

Concentration and Attitude

Risk Taking Behaviour

Fatigue Awareness and Time Management

Effects of Speed

Vehicle Loading / Trailer Towing

Trip Management

Road Law

Alcohol Awareness

Drug Awareness

Common Crash Scenarios

Safety in the car

Driving Position

Steering Techniques

System of Vehicle Control

Braking Systems

Tyres

Emergency Procedures

Defensive Driving Techniques

Skills Covered

Achieve a safe emergency stop on a wet road

Apply hazard avoidance techniques

Experience the effect of speed on stopping distance

Apply vision skills

Apply correct car control techniques

Outcomes

At the completion of the course it is expected that all drivers will demonstrate:

An awareness of how risk taking and motivation can affect your safety on the road

How to identify potential hazards and avoid them

Improved vision while driving

An understanding of the risks associated with alcohol, drugs and fatigue

The importance of correct tyre pressures and condition of tyres

The importance of seat belts and other safety devices in the vehicle

How to minimise distractions and loose objects in the vehicle

How to identify different braking systems and how to use them effectively

How speed can effect stopping distances

A responsible attitude to self, other road users and community

How to apply defensive driving techniques

Venue

Defensive driver training can be provided on site or at any of our DSI Driver Training Venues.